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Health Sciences' centenary
16 November 2011
On 6 June 1912 the anatomical and physiological laboratories were opened at the former South African College in the Gardens, and with them, the country’s first medical faculty. Now known as the Faculty of Health Sciences, it educates some 3 000 students across multiple disciplines each year.
With a strong reputation for research excellence, the faculty produces an average of more than one new research publication every day. The 100th anniversary presents an opportunity to recognise the impact of the faculty’s past, celebrate the impressive station it has achieved today and, most importantly, start building for the next 100 years.
A range of commemorative initiatives and events is being planned for 2012. These include a special centenary issue by The South African Medical Journal, a photographic exhibition to highlight images from the faculty’s past, and the Health Sciences Library’s showcase of some of the impressive outputs over the years.
The faculty is developing commemorative items to recognise this landmark year for UCT and look forward to engaging with alumni at the 2012 class reunions. If you are a health sciences alumnus, keep an eye open for updates.
In the meantime, you can contribute to our centenary material by sending photos and related stories of your class, or special moments, people or events depicting your time at this university. Please email these to Yolande Harley or Linda Rhoda.
